Description
An engaging science experiment that combines imagination and hands-on learning to create colorful, fluffy rainbow foam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of shaving cream (unscented)
- 1/2 cup of glue (white or clear)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1/4 cup of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution (boric acid solution)
- A large bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Baking sheet or tray
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by selecting a clean, flat surface and laying down newspaper to catch spills.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of shaving cream and 1/2 cup of glue until fluffy and well-blended.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls for multiple colors and add food coloring to each, stirring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of baking soda to each bowl to help the foam hold its shape and expand.
- Slowly add 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution to each bowl and mix until the texture becomes gooey and fluffy.
- Scoop the foam out with your hands or a spatula and start playing! Create shapes, scoop it up, or let it ooze.
Notes
For a smoother foam, blend the ingredients in a blender. Experiment with color mixing and consider adding essential oils for scent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sensory Activity
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As desired
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg